Teleseminars

Hello all!
I am beginning something new; teleseminars. You will be able to phone in and not only chat on the phone with me and many exciting guests but you can also be on your computer and see the recipes and handouts included in "class." You will be able to see what is on my computer screen (isn't it amazing?) and it's easy believe it or not. Some topics will be:
-Spring Foods; The transition from winter.
-The Acid/Alkaline Balance in Your Body
-How to make "Spa Food" at home
-Mother's Day Brunch. You'll want these recipes!
Many more...I am chatting with some wonderful people at the moment who will be guests at some of the classes. Let me know if there is something you would like to learn about with regards to food,recipes,nutrition and healthy lifestyles and I'll do my best to add the class for you; all from your own home. This being said, it is a lot of fun to be at the school with me learning hands-on, but I know that for some of you this isn't always possible and now you have an option.
Let's chat soon. Be well,
Patty

Power Foods

What is a Power Food? A Power Food is a food which packs a nutritional wollop, containing important phytonutrients (phyto is derived from the Greek work for plant.) Fruits and vegetables contain hundreds of health-supporting phytonutrients that work together to support immune function, lower serum cholesterol, fight the effects of aging and assist in making you a less-susceptible host for cancer. A diet rich in these foods has helped people loose weight, feel better, improve skin and increase vitality.
Some of the names for phytonutrients (or phytochemicals) are carotenoids, flavanoids and lignans, to name some of the more familiar. Increasing the consumption of the following list of foods is a big step towards improved health.
-Red, green and yellow peppers
-Carrots, winter squash, tomatoes, onions, garlic, hot peppers, cucumbers, parsley, chives, leeks, scallions
-Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, kale (eat more leafy greens!) and cabbage
-Melons, strawberries, grapes, raspberries, blueberries, apples and citrus
-Flax seeds, whole grains, soybeans, legumes

How many portions should you eat a day? 5 to 9. It's not as hard as you think. Throw some vegetables in your omelette. Your salad at lunch is a great opportunity to add a lot of vegetables. At dinner half your plate should be vegetables.
To read more about these foods, read Power Foods by Stephanie Beling, M.D.
Be well!
Patty